Birth Name: Szymon Perski

Date of Birth: 2 August, 1923

Place of Birth: Wiszniew, Poland (now Belarus)

Date of Death: 28 September, 2016

Place of Death: Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Tel Aviv, Israel

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Shimon Peres was an Israeli statesman. He served as Prime Minister of Israel, from 22 April, 1977 to 21 June, 1977, 13 September, 1984 to 20 October, 1986, and 4 November, 1995 to 18 June, 1996, and as President of Israel, from 15 July, 2007 to 24 July, 2014. He was also Minister of Transportation, from 1 September, 1970 to 10 March, 1974, Minister of Defence, from 3 June, 1974 to 20 June, 1977, and again from 4 November, 1995 to 18 June, 1996, and Minister of Finance, from 22 December, 1988 to 15 March, 1990.

He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat.

Prime Minister Peres was born in Wiszniew, Poland (now Belarus), the son of Sara/Sarah (Meltzer) and Yitzhak Gecel/Gitzl Persky/Perski. His father moved to Mandatory Palestine in 1932. The family followed him there in 1934.

Through his father, Prime Minister Peres was a relative of American actress Lauren Bacall, who was born Betty Joan Perske (though he had said that they were not first cousins, as has sometimes been reported).

Prime Minister Peres’ paternal grandparents were Zalman Meir Perski (the son of Yehuda Avraham Perski and Elke) and Shine Yafa. Zalman was born in Vilnius, Lithuania. Yehuda was the son of Hirsch Perski.

Prime Minister Peres’ maternal grandfather was Rabbi Zvi Hirshl Melzer (the son of Moshe Melzer/Meltzer and Mariashka Saladeiche). Rabbi Zvi was murdered in the Holocaust, in 1942. Moshe was the son of Shara.

Prime Minister Peres’ maternal grandmother was Rivka Alte Potashnik Gurevich. Rivka was born in Vishnevo, and was murdered in the Holocaust, in 1942. One of the Prime Minister’s maternal great-great-grandfathers was Chaim ben Yitzchok of Volozhin, an Orthodox rabbi and Talmudist.

Source: Genealogy of Shimon Peres – https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 27, 1962

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Rande Gerber is an American businessperson and model. He is the son of Jewish parents, Ellen and Jordan Gerber. He is married to model and actress Cindy Crawford. Their children are Presley Gerber and Kaia Gerber, who also model.

Rande’s paternal grandfather was Solomon/Paul Gerber (the son of Abraham Gerber and Dora Rosenberg). Abraham was born in Austria, the son of Solomon Gerber and Sara Ruth Grund. Dora was born in New York, the daughter of Meyer Rosenberg, who was from the Poland-Russia area, and of Minnie Pulstein, who was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from the Poland-Russia area.

Rande’s paternal grandmother was Stella D. Alexander (the daughter of Harry Alexander and Sophie Feinberg). Harry was born in Poland, the son of Asher Alexander and Ester Baboritz. Sophie was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Moishe Feinberg and Arco Gerachowsky.

Sources: http://www.people.com

Genealogy of Rande Gerber (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Rande’s paternal grandfather, Solomon/Paul Gerber, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Rande’s paternal great-grandmother, Dora Rosenberg, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Rande’s paternal grandmother, Stella Alexander, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: March 19, 1952

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jeanne Beker is a Canadian television personality, fashion designer, author, and newspaper columnist.

Jeanne was born in Toronto, Canada, to Bronia (Rohatiner) and Joseph Beker, who were from Kozova, Poland (now Ukraine). They were Holocaust survivors, and moved to Canada from a displaced persons camp in Austria.

Source: http://www.theglobeandmail.com

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Birth Name: Gloria Marie Steinem

Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio, United States

Date of Birth: March 25, 1934

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, some Scottish (mother)

Gloria Steinem is an American feminist, journalist, and social and political activist.

Gloria is the daughter of Ruth (Nuneviller) and Leo Steinem.

Gloria’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Steinem (the son of Isaac/Isaak Steinem and Geitel/Gütel Hirsch). Joseph was born in Olnhausen, Württemberg, Germany. Isaac was born in Merchingen, the son of Lazarus Steinem and Bräunle Jessel. Geitel was the daughter of Lippman Hirsch and Fanny Freund.

Gloria’s paternal grandmother was Pauline Perlmutter (the daughter of Hayman/Hajman Perlmutter and Bajla/Bertha Kleczewska or Slisower). Pauline was the chairwoman of the educational committee of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Pauline was born in Radziejow, Poland. Hayman was the son of Lipman Perlmutter and Chana Ryfka Leiberg. Bajla was the daughter of Juda Kleczewski and Macherz Hofnung.

Gloria’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Henry Nuneviller (the son of Theodore Nuneviller and Ellen M. Vennard). Joseph was born in New Hampshire. Theodore was the son of John Nuneviller and Henrietta Hess.

Gloria’s maternal grandmother was Marie Catherine Ochs (the daughter of Johannes Ochs and Louise Josephine Lins). Marie Catherine was born in Ohio, to German parents, from Oberzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Johannes was the son of Johann Peter Ochs and Sophie Friederike Wilhelmine Schick. Louise was the daughter of Johannes Lins and Anna Margaretha Gerlach.

Sources: Genealogies of Gloria Steinem – http://www.pbs.org
http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: July 21, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Alexandre Herchcovitch is a Brazilian fashion designer. He was born in São Paulo, Brazil, to Regina and Benjamin Herchcovitch. He was raised an Orthodox Jew.

Alexandre’s paternal grandparents were Polish Jews. Some of his ancestors were also Romanian Jews.

A picture of Alexandre’s parents can be seen here.

Sources: http://superfortunas.com.br (in Portuguese)
http://revistadonna.clicrbs.com.br (in Portuguese)

Birth Name: Milton Finger

Date of Birth: February 8, 1914

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Death: January 18, 1974

Place of Death: Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bill Finger was an American writer of comic books and comic strips. Along with Bob Kane, he created the DC Comics superhero Batman (Bruce Wayne).

Bill was the son of Tessie (Hacker) and Louis Fingerman/Finger. His father was a Jewish immigrant from Austria and/or Poland. His mother was born in New York, of German Jewish descent.

Source: Bill Finger on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Douglas Lars Fieger

Date of Birth: August 21, 1952

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: February 14, 2010

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*German, Norwegian (mother)

Doug Fieger was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band The Knack.

Doug was the son of June Beth (Oberer) and Bernard Julian Fieger. His brother is attorney Geoffrey Fieger. Doug’s father was Jewish, and his mother was of half German and half Norwegian descent.

Doug’s paternal grandparents were Gerrie Fieger (the son of Aaron/Irvin Fieger and Rachel/Rachael/Regine Granitzer/Grenetse/Granetza/Granitza) and Charlotte. Irvin and Rachel were born in Risch, Poland.

Doug’s maternal grandfather was Walter Ernest Oberer (the son of Frank Anton/Anthony Oberer and Christine/Christina/Christian Eichinlaub). Frank and Christine were both born in Ohio, to German parents.

Doug’s maternal grandmother was Ida Bergh/Birkhill (the daughter of Nicholas/Nicolay Bergh/Birkhill and Albertine Eilersten). Ida was Norwegian, and immigrated with her parents to Manitoba, Canada.

Sources: Doug’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Doug’s paternal grandfather, Walter Ernest Oberer, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Doug’s paternal great-grandparents, Aaron/Irvin Fieger and Rachel/Rachael/Regine Granitzer/Grenetse/Granetza/Granitza – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Doug’s maternal grandparents, Walter Ernest Oberer and Ida Bergh/Birkhill – https://familysearch.org

Doug’s maternal grandmother, Ida Bergh/Birkhill, on the 1911 Canada Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth Name: Barnett Frank

Date of Birth: Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.

Place of Birth: March 31, 1940

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Barney Frank is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts, from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 2013.

Barney was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, the son of Elsie (Golush) and Samuel Frank.

Barney’s paternal grandparents were Polish Jews, from a small city in Northern Poland. Barney’s paternal grandmother’s name was Margaret.

Barney’s maternal grandparents were Banet “Benny” Golush and Anna. They were from a small town near Minsk, Belarus, and spoke Yiddish at home.

Sources: Genealogy of Barney Frank – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Birth Name: Rebecca Edison Taylor-Klaus

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 12, 1994

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Bex Taylor-Klaus is an American actress. She is from a Jewish family (from Ukraine, Germany, Romania, Latvia, Russia, Poland, and Lithuania). Bex had a Bat Mitzvah ceremony.

On a number of occasions (see here, here, and here), Bex stated that she has Cuban family (or Cuban ancestry; it is ambiguous). While it is not totally clear, she may have been referring to a non-biological relationship.

Bex’s paternal grandfather was Richard M. Klaus (the son of Irving Goncer/Gonny Klaus and Ruth Mendel). Richard was born in Pensnylvania. Irving was born in New York, the son of Samuel Solomon Klaus and Mary Goncer, who were from Ostroh, Ukraine. Ruth was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Solomon Mendel, who was from Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, and of Bertha Buka, who was born in Ohio, to parents from Germany, her father from Neustadt and her mother from Laupheim.

Bex’s paternal grandmother is Barbara Ann Tuckerman (the daughter of Arthur David Tuckerman and Bernice Ruth Maimin). Arthur was born in Massachusetts, the son of Theodore Tuckerman, who was form Brăila, Romania, and of Sarah Abramson, who was from Botoșani, Moldavia, Romania. Bernice was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of David Abraham Maimin, who was born in Riga, Kreutzburg, Latvia, and of Rosa Henrietta Bernstein, who was born in Pennsylvania.

Bex’s maternal grandfather is Mark K. Taylor (the son of Herbert Taylor and Esther Kahn). Herbert was born in Georgia, the son of Charles Taylor and Mollie, who were born in Russia. Esther was also born in Georgia, the daughter of Marcus Kahn and Janice, who were from Bialystok, Poland.

Bex’s maternal grandmother is Judith Grossman (the daughter of Sidney/Sid Grossman and Sylvia Edison). Judith was born in New York. Sidney was born in Lithuania, the son of Zavel Grosman/Grossman and Golda Fichel/Fikhel. Sylvia was born in New York, the daughter of Joseph Edison and Clara, who were born in Russia.

Sources: http://atlantajewishtimes.com

Genealogy of Bex Taylor-Klaus – https://www.geni.com

Bex’s paternal great-grandfather, Arthur David Tuckerman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Bex’s maternal great-grandfather, Herbert Taylor, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Bex’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Charles Taylor and Mollie, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Bex’s maternal great-grandfather, Sidney/Sid Grossman – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Ilana R. Glazer

Place of Birth: United States

Date of Birth: April 12, 1987

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She is known for her role in the sitcom Broad City on Comedy Central.

Ilana is the daughter of Sandi (Wexler) and Lawrence “Larry” Glazer. She was raised in a Reform Jewish household.

Ilana’s paternal grandparents were Sam W. Glazer (the son of Barnet Glazer and Esther Krane) and Harriet Gellis (the daughter of Hyman Gellis and Ida). Barnet was born in Russia. Esther was born in Poland. Hyman and Ida were both born in Russia.

Source: Genealogy of Ilana Glazer (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com/people/Ilana-Glazer/6000000042445661783

Ilana’s paternal grandfather, Sam W. Glazer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4VH-35V

Ilana’s paternal grandmother, Harriet Gellis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4VC-NLQ

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Birth Name: Ellie Delvaux

Place of Birth: Brussels, Belgium

Date of Birth: 19 February, 2000

Ethnicity:
*Belgian [Walloon] (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Blanche is a Belgian singer and songwriter. She will represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. Her father, whose surname is “Delvaux”, is Walloon. Her mother, Carine Parady Langbord, is Jewish.

Blanche’s maternal grandfather was Abraham “Meme” Langbord (the son of Moshe Langbord and Yocheved Bernstein). Moshe was the son of Zvi Langbord. Yocheved was the daughter of Naphtali Bernstein.

Blanche’s maternal grandmother is Monique Faynsztein (the daughter of André Faynsztein and Irene Izraelita). André was born in Warsaw, Poland, the son of Benjamin Faynsztein and Chana Wachenberg, who were both killed during the Holocaust. Irene was also a Polish Jew, and was born in Charleroi, Wallonia, the daughter of Benjamin Leib Izraelita and Basia Gutreiman, who were also both killed during the Holocast.

Source: Genealogy of Blanche (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 8, 1938

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian (including Sicilian)
*25% Irish
*25% Ashkenazi Jewish

Connie Stevens is an American actress, singer, producer, director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor.

Connie is the daughter of Eleanor McGinley, a singer, and Peter Ingoglia, known as musician Teddy Stevens. Her father was of Italian (including Sicilian) descent. Her maternal grandfather was of Irish ancestry and her maternal grandmother was from a Jewish family (from Poland and Germany).

Connie was married to singer Eddie Fisher, with whom she has two daughters, actresses Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher.

Connie’s paternal grandparents were Charles Ingoglia and Concetta Katherine Coletti (the daughter of Jakob/Jacob Coletti). Connie’s grandparents Charles and Concetta were both born in Italy. The surname “Ingoglia” is usually Sicilian, from Palermo or Trapani.

Connie’s maternal grandfather was Charles Jonathan McGinley (the son of Hugh McGinley and Mary Gilligan). Charles’s parents were Irish.

Connie’s maternal grandmother was Sarah “Sadie” Asher (the daughter of Isidore Harry Asher and Esther/Ester “Essie” White). Isidore was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jewish immigrant parents, John Asher, who was born in Poland, and Henrietta Ober, who was born in Germany. Esther was born in London, England, to Polish Jewish parents, Isaac White and Sarah Simon/Simons.

Sources: Genealogy of Connie Stevens – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Connie’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Connie Stevens (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Connie’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Connie’s maternal grandfather, Charles Jonathan McGinley – https://familysearch.org

Connie’s maternal grandmother, Sarah “Sadie” Asher, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Connie’s maternal great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Connie’s maternal great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher – https://familysearch.org

Connie’s maternal great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” White, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Connie’s maternal great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” White – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 16, 1969

Ethnicity:
*African-American (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Rain Pryor is an American actress and comedian. She is the daughter of actress Shelley R. Bonis and comedian Richard Pryor.

Rain’s paternal grandfather was LeRoy “Buck Carter” Pryor (the son of Roy P. Pryor and Rithie Marie Carter). Roy was the son of William Henry Pryor and Mary F. Rithie was the daughter of Richard E. Carter and Julia Isabelle Piper.

Rain’s paternal grandmother was Gertrude L. Thomas (the daughter of James Brown and Mary Louise “Josie” Craig). James was the son of Wiley Brown and Mary Williams. Mary was the daughter of William A. Craig and Nancy.

Rain’s maternal grandfather was Herbert Bonis (the son of Gustaf Bonius/Bonias and Charlotte). Gustaf was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents. Charlotte was a Polish Jew.

Sources: Genealogy of Rain’s father – http://www.wargs.com/other/pryor.html

Genealogy of Rain’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com/

Rain’s maternal grandfather, Herbert Bonis, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4V8-HJ9

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Birth Name: Lesley Rene Stahl

Place of Birth: Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 16, 1941

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lesley Stahl is an American television journalist. She was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Dorothy J. (Tishler) and Louis E. Stahl. She was raised in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Lesley is married to journalist and writer Aaron Latham. They have a daughter.

Lesley’s paternal grandparents were Harry Stahl and Esther. Harry and Esther were Polish Jews who moved to Boston in 1913.

Lesley’s maternal grandparents were Jacob Tishler and Tillie. Jacob and Tillie were Russian Jews who moved to Boston in 1911.

Sources: http://www.hadassahmagazine.org

Genealogy of Lesley Stahl – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Lesley’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 29, 1967

Ethnicity:
*62.5% Ashkenazi Jewish
*25% Italian (including Sicilian)
*12.5% Irish

Joely Fisher is an American actress and singer. She is known for starring in two television series, Ellen and ‘Til Death.

Joely is the daughter of actors and singers Eddie Fisher and Connie Stevens. Her younger sister is actress Tricia Leigh Fisher. She is the half-sister of actress Carrie Fisher and TV and filmmaker Todd Fisher. Her niece is actress Billie Lourd.

Her father was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian Jewish parents. Her mother was born in New York. Joely’s maternal grandfather was of Italian (including Sicilian) ancestry, and Joely’s maternal grandmother was of Irish (from her own father) and Polish Jewish and German Jewish (from her own mother) descent.

Joely’s paternal grandparents were Joseph P. Fisher/Tisch (the son of David or Nathan Tisch/Fisher and Anna or Linnie) and Kate Winokur (the daughter of Zelig/Selig Zadik Minniker/Winokur and Ida).

Joely’s maternal grandfather was Peter Ingoglia, known as musician Teddy Stevens (the son of Charles Ingoglia and Concetta Katherine Coletti). Charles and Concetta were both born in Italy. The surname “Ingoglia” is usually Sicilian, from Palermo or Trapani. Concetta was the daughter of Jakob/Jacob Coletti.

Joely’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor McGinley, a singer (the daughter of Charles Jonathan McGinley and Sarah “Sadie” Asher). Charles was the son of Hugh McGinley and Mary Gilligan, who were Irish. Sarah was the daughter of Isidore Harry Asher, who was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Jewish immigrant parents from Poland and Germany, and of Esther/Ester “Essie” White, who was born in London, England, to Polish Jewish parents, Isaac White and Sarah Simon/Simons.

Sources: Genealogies of Joely Fisher – https://www.geni.com
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Genealogy of Joely’s father – http://gw.geneanet.org

Genealogy of Joely’s father (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.wikitree.com

Joely’s maternal grandfather, Peter Ingoglia, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor McGinley, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Joely’s maternal great-grandfather, Charles Jonathan McGinley – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal great-grandmother, Sarah “Sadie” Asher, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Joely’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Isidore Harry Asher – https://familysearch.org

Joely’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” White, on the 1871 England and Wales Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Joely’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Esther/Ester “Essie” (White) Asher – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Leonard Alfred Schneider

Place of Birth: Mineola, New York, United States

Date of Birth: October 13, 1925

Place of Death: Hollywood, California, United States

Date of Death: August 3, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lenny Bruce was an American comedian, social critic, satirist, and screenwriter.

Lenny was the son of Sally Marr (Sadie Kitchenberg), a comedian and actress, Myron “Mickey” Schneider. His father was an English Jew, from London. His mother was born in New York, to Polish Jewish parents.

Lenny’s maternal grandparents Chill/Cheil Kitchenberg (the son of Julius Kitchenberg and Rose Cohen) and Annie.

Source: Lenny Bruce on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4YC-6WW

Death record of Lenny’s maternal grandfather – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WB3-RDL

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Date of Birth: 29 March, 1967

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michel Hazanavicius is a French film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor. He was born in Paris, France, to a Jewish family. His brother is actor and director Serge Hazanavicius. Michel is married to Argentinian-born French actress Bérénice Bejo.

Michel’s grandparents hailed from Lithuania and Poland. Regarding his family, he has stated:

We are not religious… But we certainly think of ourselves as Jewish, if only because of our history. All four of my grandparents came to France in the 1920s from Eastern Europe. They were fleeing pogroms and persecutions. Then came the Second World War and they had to run again. My parents were ‘hidden children,’ and some of the family died in the camps.

Source: https://entertainment.inquirer.net

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Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 11, 1957

Ethnicity:

*African American (father)

*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

James McBride is an American writer and musician. He was born in New York City, New York, U.S..

His father, Andrew Dennis McBride, was an African-American reverend. His mother, Ruchel Dwajra Zylska (later changed to Rachel Deborah Shilsky and Ruth McBride Jordan), was born near Gdańsk, Poland to a Jewish family.

His maternal grandparents were Hudis and Fishel Shilsky. They were born in Poland and Russia, respectively.

His paternal grandparents were Nash McBride (the son of Andrew McBride and Rosa) and Etta Patterson (the daughter of Dennis Patterson and Jennie Townsend). Jennie’s parents were Adam Townsend and Ellen (McRae).

Sources: http://www.ft.com/

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FGYZ-MLC

Genealogy of James McBride’s mother

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Birth Name: Sigismund Schlomo Freud

Date of Birth: 6 May, 1856

Place of Birth: Freiberg in Mähren, Moravia, Austrian Empire (now Příbor, Czech Republic)

Date of Death: 23 September, 1939

Place of Death: Hampstead, London, U.K.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist. He founded psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology, through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Sigmund was the son of Amelie Malka (Nathansohn) and Jacob Kalman Freud. His family was Jewish. His father was born in Tismenitzu, Ukraine, Galicia. His mother was born in Brody, Brodivs’kyi district, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine.

Sigmund’s paternal grandparents were Rabbi Schlomo Freud (the son of Rabbi Ephraim Freud and Deborah) and Pessel Peppi Hoffmann (the daughter of Abraham Siskind Hoffmann). Rabbi Schlomo was born in Buchach Galicia, Ukraine. Rabbi Ephraim was the son of Joseph Freud and Ester.

Sigmund’s maternal grandparents were Johann Jacob Nathansohn (the son of Hermann/Herz Nathansohn) and Sara Wilenz/Widens. Hermann was the son of R’ Joshua/Yehoshua HaLevi Nathanson and Rachel Berenstein.

Source: Genealogy of Sigmund Freud – https://www.geni.com

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Birth: September 7, 2001

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)
*possibly German (father)

Lucas Jade Zumann is an American actor. He is the son of Jennifer Carol (Golden), a pilates instructor, and Matthew Thomas Zumann.

Lucas’ paternal grandparents are Thomas Charles Zumann and Kathryn Lynne Herman.

Lucas’ maternal grandfather is Martin A. Golden (the son of Arnold Herbert Goldstein/Golden and Rae Irene Willens). Arnold was the son of Jack Goldstein/Golden, who was born in New York, to parents from Russia, and of Jean Silverstein/Silver, who was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland. Rae was born in Illinois, the daughter of Louis Albert Willens, who was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany or Russia, and of Jeannette Tintner, who was also born in Illinois, to parents from Germany or Austria.

Lucas’ maternal grandmother is Ellyn A. Hill (the daughter of Paul E. Hill and Cyrile H.). Paul was born in Illinois, the son of Meyer Hill and Hannah/Hanna Pinlens, who were immigrants from Russia.

Sources: Lucas’ maternal great-grandfather, Arnold Herbert Goldstein/Golden, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lucas’ maternal great-grandmother, Rae Irene Willens, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lucas’ maternal great-grandfather, Paul E. Hill, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Lucas’ maternal great-grandmother, Cyrile H. Hill – http://www.legacy.com

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